https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:54:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1625792 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:15:29 +0000 Mamavalveeta03 1625792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for being willing to put yourself out there! Here's my assessment: #1 AWESOME! Fresh and fun, plus sexy. #2 &amp; 3 I love the stripes, but I'd substitute the leather jacket from #1 for the vest...adding the jacket really makes it look finished. #4 I love the poncho, but I'd put a contrasting button-up shirt underneath, such as a chambray shirt or a black tee and add a long chunky pendant, plus wear your taupe suede boots...this look calls for some drama! #5 Really good, just need to have the scarf looped a bit for style. #6 Toss the vest and put on that black leather jacket and a black belt with an unobtrusive silver buckle. Same for #7. You can make these work and ROCK them! That jacket should be a "workhorse" piece for you. Great job </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624753 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:48:24 +0000 texstyle 1624753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #1 is fantastic and #4 and #6 are good but maybe just need a little tweaking. Maybe a necklace in #6 or some other little bit of shine... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624670 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 06:00:36 +0000 Brooklyn 1624670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1, 2, 3 and 5 a lot. For the poncho I would try it with a more high contrast top underneath eg a black or navy top that has fitted sleeves (like a skivvy). Then a dark coloured long pendant over the top. I do like the poncho. I agree the vest in no 6 does not seem like your style. I prefer the vest in no 7 but the colour mix is a bit muted IMO. I would try a different colour top underneath. Either something darker like navy or a lot lighter like winter white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624654 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 04:27:18 +0000 Anonymous 1624654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1, 3 and 7 and 4 has promise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624650 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 04:14:57 +0000 Jaime 1624650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks great. Love the jeans length with those shoes. I like the striped shirt too. The poncho is too big, pale and blocky. I you want to keep it you might need some long pendants to break it up. Toss the ruffle vest, I think you need pointier or at least longer shoes peeking out of your flares. I would keep the black vest in #2 too. HTH! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624626 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:07:19 +0000 Sal 1624626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Amy</p> <p>I like the first looks alot, especially 1 2 3...1 is my favourite!! &nbsp;I also like 4 and 5. I love the boots and scarf in 5.</p> <p>I think you are right on 6 - not your style. &nbsp;It is too fussy- my Mum made me try on a similar top today and I had to say no.</p> <p>7 has potential - I feel the long vest either needs more fitting trousers or a heel. &nbsp;I like the wide leg jeans but with these silver shoes I would wear a sportier vibe on top...even a puffer vest, or the tee on it's own or a shorter sweatshirt. &nbsp;I also think the colour palette is confused - the camel vest and the silver seem like they belong in different outfits. &nbsp;I like the long line vest and think it would be awesome with a striped tee, or plain tee and skinny or straight jeans. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624618 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:54:40 +0000 Aida 1624618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Amy! I like #1, #3 and #7 best here; #1 is soooo good! Smart idea to try and rotate the poncho, I think that would help a lot. Also try that over properly slim pants (like the black pair in #1 or a pair of flares that's fitted on the thigh) because it's so voluminous you really need something sleek below. The light shoes in #7 definitely work to my eye! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624583 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 01:22:05 +0000 cobaltblue 1624583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 1, 2, and 5. I also like 6 but can see how the ruffles might be annoying. Rotating 4 sounds fun, or maybe even layering more drape over the top, like a scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624580 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 01:13:57 +0000 deb 1624580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, so nice to see you. I am wearing the lemming jacket a lot this spring. I like all of your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624578 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 01:05:55 +0000 rachylou 1624578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faves are 1 and 4. And the shoes in 1! I think I'd like a deeper neckline on the stripes top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624496 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:30:02 +0000 amiable 1624496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so kind - thank you!</p> <p>I like the stripey top too (never mind that fact that I've spilled chocolate on it ever single time I've worn it), but I didn't feel like it looked very flattering in the picture.</p> <p>The cream poncho has sewn-together "sleeves" preventing me from rotating it, but I think I'll undo the sewing, because I too was wondering if I'd like it more rotated.</p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624417 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:39:21 +0000 Sara L. 1624417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun outfits!&nbsp; I quite&nbsp;like the poncho outfit actually.&nbsp; I agree on the ruffled vest - if it doesn't feel natural, it's time to find it a new home.&nbsp; I really like the striped top.&nbsp; The light shoes in #7 work for me, but cognac or tan would look good also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624416 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:34:45 +0000 Angie 1624416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you post again, Amy. I echo what Diane said. I don't see any fails. I like #1 best of all, and #2 and #3 next. YES, I like the stripey top.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624412 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:24:32 +0000 Anonymous 1624412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your drapey outfits are lovely</p> <p>&nbsp;#1 definitely works, I agree. I actually don't mind #2 as well as #3, though #3 is perhaps a cleaner look. In #4 with the poncho...which I really like BTW..why don't you spin the poncho around a little to create some asymmetry at the hemline? I actually really like the ruffled vest, but if you aren't feeling the style yourself, then let it go. #7 doesn't look bad either. Maybe add a&nbsp;long pendant over your sweater?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-neutral-drapey-topper-mostly-failed-experiments#post-1624309 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:21:56 +0000 amiable 1624309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Neutral Spring Drape ensemble, and realized that I had enough drapey topper items in my wardrobe to try it several ways and try to get back in to taking daily pictures.</p> <p>So, while many of these didn't really work well, it's good for me to see that, and I figure I may as well share.</p> <p>#1 skinny black jeans (rolled to show ankle), gray tunic, lemming leather jacket, ankle-strap ballet flats. &nbsp;I think this one is a success.</p> <p>#2 drapey stripes under drapey vest, skinny jeans and flat oxfords. &nbsp;I'm not sure whether this one works.</p> <p>#3 same as #2, but without vest. &nbsp;Better?</p> <p>#4 cream poncho over long sleeved stripes and skinny jeans. &nbsp;Not working for me - not sure if I need to style the poncho differently or toss it - suggestions?</p> <p>#5 I realized that a drapey topper could be a scarf, so I wore it with a cream sweater, skinny jeans and boots. &nbsp;I think this one works too.</p> <p>#6 black sweater with drapey gray ruffled vest. &nbsp;I don't think this is my style - it felt off all day. &nbsp;I think the vest needs to be purged.</p> <p>#7 drapey tan vest over grey and flared jeans. &nbsp;Silver shoes. &nbsp;I think the shoes are too light to go well, and though I like the color mix, I don't really feel like this was a success.</p> <p>Looks like it's time to step up my getting-dressed game again. &nbsp;Which is perfect, because my closet needs editing :)</p> <p>Which of these drapey toppers deserve a place in my closet? &nbsp;I think the lemming jacket still does, and maybe the black vest in #2. &nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think of the stripey top? &nbsp;Are any other toppers keepers?&nbsp; </p>